Rick Green (for MAYOR) 芒鈧�� There is no question that there is a need and every municipality should do it芒鈧劉s share. I believe a decision such as this can only come after serious due diligence is undertaken. What are best practices, what funds are available for partnership?
Petrina Arnason 芒鈧�� YES The TOL 芒鈧揌ousing Action Plan芒鈧� has identified the need for the Township to work in collaboration with other partners in order to ensure the adequate provision of 芒鈧揳ffordable芒鈧� housing options. The onus for the provision of more 芒鈧損rice sensitive芒鈧� housing cannot be solely downloaded onto developers but must be shared by local government and other agencies in order to ensure fairness with respect to the distribution of this 芒鈧搒ubsidy芒鈧� to a number of partners. Initiatives such as waiving DCC芒鈧劉s by local government or up-zoning for the provision of higher density in return for affordable units are some of the mechanisms that have been successful in other communities.
Solon Bucholz 芒鈧�� YES, with 10% of our residents considered to be low income, there is a clear need to support this initiative to ensure a balanced community that supports all of its residents.
David Davis 芒鈧�� I don芒鈧劉t know. We would have to investigate it.
Bev Dornan 芒鈧�� If you mean affordable housing, I think that this is being done, but if you mean subsidized housing, that is something we need to work with the Provincial government on.
Charlie Fox 芒鈧�� Yes, We have a 芒鈧淗ousing Action Plan芒鈧劉 which is a template for both planning purposes and provides a guide for Council decision making. Housing types and styles should be determined by market demand and if there is a need for more low-income housing that will be provided.
Clint Lee 芒鈧�� Yes, we need to be more socially responsible.
Patricia Lessard 芒鈧�� NO, I don芒鈧劉t believe we need one for the entire Township. I believe when creating Official Community Plans that a certain percentage of trees should have to remain.
Jackie Mandzak 芒鈧�� Yes. We talk about affordability and how increasing density will assist with housing affordability. The reality is that in Metro Vancouver, affordable housing is an oxymoron. Many people are priced out of the market in both owning and rentals by virtue of the fact we are an expensive place in the country to live. There are young families and people on fixed incomes that cannot afford a home. The building of more and more developments for home owners is not the answer. There should be a requirement for low-income housing so that people of all income levels can have a safe and affordable place to live.
Kevin Mitchell 芒鈧�� YES, but with the proviso that developers respond primarily to market demand and return on investment. The business case for low income housing must be made so the development community is not 芒鈧損enalized芒鈧� but is rewarded or incentivized for creating this much needed resource.
Scott Nichols 芒鈧�� Safe, secure and affordable housing is important, particularly for our aging community and those with disabilities. The number of people 65 and over is growing dramatically. With low-income housing, however, often comes a stereotypical association with drugs, crime and violence.
Kim Richter 芒鈧�� YES. Our population is rapidly aging and our young residents need more affordable housing options to keep them in the community. Integration of low-income housing into all developments creates more balanced neighbourhoods and sustainable long term development.
Michelle Sparrow 芒鈧�� Yes. We need to ensure our community accommodates the demand for low-income housing and to ensure we have a wide range of housing options.
Dave Stark 芒鈧�� Yes. Developers need to be asked by council to make Community Amenity Contributions (CAC芒鈧劉s) like most other municipalities. These funds go towards supporting the people/social side of development. Typically, they will be 芒鈧搉ew芒鈧� dollars that help fund, schools, recreation, fire services, libraries, and some accessible housing.
Blair Whitmarsh 芒鈧�� No - cannot require developers to build a certain style of housing.
